32778 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): TAVARES, Florida All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 32778 Population (2000): 14216 Housing Units (2000): 8072 Land area (2000): 22.620439 sq. miles (58.586665 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.619189 sq. miles (1.603693 sq. km) Total area (2000): 23.239628 sq. miles (60.190358 sq. km) Located within: Florida (FL) Location: 28.799017 N, 81.731849 W